hand in hand. part of the uni lies on the highway backs main street which runs parallel to the neck a river through the old town it's one of the longest and most beautiful pedestrian zones in europe full of shops and boutiques to end my two off idle back i'm going back up a hill across from the crew next to it on the opposite side of the neck up this path is known as the philosopher's walk. historically it was just the path through the vignettes but during the romantic period it scenic beauty drew students professors and philosophers today it's a highlight for visitors it gives fantastic views of the city and castle.